TITUS PROJECT OVERVIEW...for those that asked.

Titus Andronicus:

Possible Projects

1.     Deleted Scene

I.   OVERVIEW:  There is much speculation about Shakespeare.  Some scholars believe his works are compilations of scenes written by many different authors.  For this assignment, you will join this belief and write a deleted scene from Titus Andronicus.  You must write the piece in decasyllabic lines (I’m not requiring you to write in iambic pentameter), conveying a plotline that would fit in with Titus Andronicus as a whole.

II. LENGTH REQUIREMENT: Must be at least 3 pages (typed and script form—stage directions and all)

2.     Musical Composition

               I.      OVERVIEW:  Artists, musicians, and writers are inspired by Shakespeare.  Take this opportunity to create a musical masterpiece inspired by Titus Andronicus.

             II.      LENGTH REQUIREMENT: Must be full length song with a 1-page typed explanation of your artistic choices

3.     Artistic Masterpiece

               I.      OVERVIEW:  Artists, musicians, and writers are inspired by Shakespeare.  Take this opportunity to create a piece of artwork inspired by Titus Andronicus.

             II.      LENGTH REQUIREMENT: Must be a piece of artwork (multiple approaches allowed with a 1-page typed explanation of your artistic choices

4.     Costume Design

               I.      OVERVIEW:  The costumes were the most elaborate parts of a Shakespearean play.  Tap in to your inner artist/designer, and create a costume for 3 characters from Titus Andronicus.  You can also create several costumes for one character.

             II.      LENGTH REQUIREMENT: You must have three specific costumes.  Specify the scene and provide an artistic reasoning for each in paragraph form.  If you would like to alter this assignment in any way, please talk to me.

5.     Parody

               I.      OVERVIEW:  Create a parody to share with the class. You may parody the style, form or content of the original.  Remember the humor of a parody is based upon the audience’s comparison of the original and the imitation, so the content should be based on Titus Andronicus. Be sure to list the scene(s) that is(are) being parodied.

             II.      LENGTH REQUIREMENT:

                                                   i.      Group project of 3‐4 people. Create a parody of a movie or TV show (7 minutes max. bring it in on DVD or tape).

                                                 ii.      Individual project: You may create a visual or literary parody. Be original to share when you present.

6.     Essay

               I.      OVERVIEW:  There is much criticism about the historical inaccuracies of Shakespeare’s plays.  In this essay, you must research and discuss these errors in Titus Andronicus.

             II.      LENGTH REQUIREMENT: Must be at least 3 pages (typed and in MLA format)